In Our Care

Irene D. Nelson (Sobkowiak), age 94 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully at Birchwood Care Center on January 4, 2022.  Born in St. Paul, graduating from St. Adalbert School and St. Agnes High School, she moved to Chisago County in 1946, and then to Washington County in 1975.  She married Henry G. Arth of Columbus Township in 1946 and became a farm wife. After Henry’s death in 1955 she married Rudy Nelson of Center City in 1957. She worked out of the home at various...

Dolores Nelson, age 92 of Anoka, went home to her Lord on January 23, 2022. Preceded in death by loving husband of 65 years, Jack; siblings, Evald, Lawrence, Wes, Irene, Pearl, Wally, Gen, and Lovey. Survived by children, Jeanne, Cyndy (Scott), Greg; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt) Krinke, Brian; great-granddaughter, Charlotte; brother, Luther (Mavis) Carlson, and sister-in-law, Carol Nelson.  Thanks to the staff at Family Tree Care Homes in New Brighton for providing loving care to Do...

Arthur “Art” M. Munger, age 96, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on his birthday, January 10, 2022.  Art proudly served his country as a United States Marine in the battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.  He then joined the St. Paul Police from 1955-1976 where he was also a member of the St. Paul Police Marching and Concert Band and another Dance Band.  Art worked at Frattalone Excavating for 14 years and helped make it the largest excavating company in Minnesota....

Randal (Randy) Lee Packard, age 60, of East Bethel, MN, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN from complications of kidney disease.  Randy was born on October 15, 1961 at the Fort Ord Army Hospital in California to William and Edith (Mitchell) Packard. With his father a member of the U. S. Army, he lived in California, Germany, and Kansas before age 6.  In 1966 his family moved to Coon Lake.  Randy attended grade school in Cedar, MN and high...

Dory John Kazmierczak passed away surrounded by family on Dec. 20, 2021 at his home in Scandia, MN at the age of 88. Known for his craftsmanship and willingness to help others, he will be remembered as a lover of Polka music and card games, a hardworking handyman, and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  Dory was born at his family’s home in Florian, MN on March 30, 1933 to parents John and Leokadia (Kuznia) Kazmierczak. He grew up on the family farm and that is where he...

SERVICES ARE POSTPONED WITH A NEW DATE AND TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED Eileen Mildred Ramse, age 78, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died, Friday, January 21, 2022.  Eileen was a beloved elementary school educator, teaching first and second grade students in Hugo and Vadnais Heights for 27 years. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she played piano, reading lessons and liked being a member of the congregation.  In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, working crossword...

Joseph Michael Marsala, age 50, of Center City, MN, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022, after an extended battle with complications from Covid-19.  He is survived by wife, Michelle; children, Alyson, Rachel, Logan; grandchildren, Melissa, Katherine; parents, Madalene and Herb; sister, Michelle; brother, Anthony (Kandice); sister, Sarah (Beth); many nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at...

Scanlon, Jerome “Jerry”, age 92, of Forest Lake, passed on Friday, January 14, 2022.  Jerry will be remembered for the love of music he shared with his students and later with his fellow residents.  He started piano lessons at the age of 16, which inspired a degree in music education.  He played piano, violin, clarinet, many other instruments, directed school bands, taught private music lessons, and tuned pianos.  He taught and tuned up until his retirement in...

John “Jack” Stanley Schloesser was born January 12, 1948 in Shakopee, Minnesota to John and Ida Schloesser.  He first lived on a farm in Webster, Minnesota until the family moved to South St. Paul where he grew up and attended South St. Paul schools where he graduated. After high school graduation, Jack joined the Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam.  During his distinguished service in the Marine Corps and returning from Vietnam, Jack was offered a...

Velma E Brinker, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 101 years old in Forest Lake, Minnesota while surrounded by her family.  Blessed with a long life, she will be forever loved and missed by many. Velma was born July 4, 1920 on a farm in Dalbo, Minnesota, the 4th of 6 children born to Herman and Ruth Gallmeier . She married her first husband, Willard C Anderson, on May 15, 1941....